Fairview El Sch vs McKinley Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview El Sch
Waynesboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
597 students
McKinley Sch
Elkins Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
596 students
| Measure | Fairview El Sch Waynesboro, Pennsylvania | McKinley Sch Elkins Park, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,627 | #363 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #22768 of 50,301 | #6145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 597 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| city | Waynesboro | Elkins Park |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 53.4).
- •McKinley Sch does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 75.9%).
- •McKinley Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Fairview El Sch is the larger school with 597 students compared with 596.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairview El Sch better than McKinley Sch?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Sch ranks higher (78.0 vs 53.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairview El Sch and McKinley Sch?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Waynesboro and Elkins Park in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview El Sch: 597. McKinley Sch: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview El Sch and McKinley Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Fairview El Sch is 944th of 1,627 and McKinley Sch is 363rd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).